CONTEXT
This project focuses on the improvement of vocational education and training (VET) by developing comprehensive advice and guidance programs. The project aims to enhance the cooperation between different sectors within the vocational education and training field, providing improved educational paths for VET students. This project is anticipated to start on the 02/10/2022 and is expected to last for 18 months, with an end date set for 02/04/2024.
LEADING ORGANISATIONS
The leading organization of this project is Hiperactivity, coordinating the efforts of all participating organizations. Hiperactivity will be responsible for the effective organizational and financial management of the project, facilitating relations between the partners, controlling the budget and project management, organizing transnational meetings and staff travel, implementing corrective actions in case of risks, establishing official communications with the National Agency, and carrying out financial and administrative management with partners.
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Participating Organisations
CERSEO - KIDS & CO, as a participating organization, will be responsible for quality monitoring and evaluation activities. They are tasked with preparing surveys and templates to collect the necessary information for the final report, ensuring the quality control system of the project, and supervising the execution of the activities within the deadlines.
KIDS & CO. will lead the promotion and sustainability component of the project, focusing on communication and dissemination through social media and online channels. They will keep the project website up-to-date, organize community engagement activities, and establish a plan for the project's long-term sustainability after the funding period. |
PROJECT OBJETIVES
The project's primary goal is to develop complex and coherent advice and guidance programs in relation to the selection of professional educational paths by VET students. It also aims to improve cooperation between different sectors in the field of vocational education and training. The project targets various groups such as counselors, VET teachers and specialists, participating organizations, and learners.
ACTIVITIES & DETAILS
The project comprises of several activities that include Project Management and Implementation, Job Market Analysis and Elaboration of a Toolkit, Training for Counsellors, and Dissemination Events in Spain, Italy, and Germany. Each activity is allocated a specific grant amount for effective execution. All these activities must take place in the countries of the organizations participating in the project.
Training for Counsellors - January '24
The ORIENT EXCHANGE project offers training and guidance to increase the competitiveness and skills development of teachers and educational service providers in the vocational education and training sector. The training program, led by various partners, aims to increase the level of employment and reduce problems related to social exclusion, attracting young people to the professions and improving the presence of artisans on the labor market.
The ORIENT EXCHANGE project offers training and guidance to increase the competitiveness and skills development of teachers and educational service providers in the vocational education and training sector. The training program, led by various partners, aims to increase the level of employment and reduce problems related to social exclusion, attracting young people to the professions and improving the presence of artisans on the labor market.
Job Market Analysis and Elaboration of a Toolkit - March/April '23
The project aims to improve students' access to the world of work through a comparative analysis of the labor market.
Three tools have been created to give schools a better understanding of business needs:
The project aims to improve students' access to the world of work through a comparative analysis of the labor market.
Three tools have been created to give schools a better understanding of business needs:
- European professional profiles
- Necessary Skills
- Entrepreneurial spirit.
- Unveiling Students' Potential
- Skills Assessment
- Guided Interactive Tests.
Transnational meeting 1 - February '23
The project includes 2 transnational meetings to ensure organized development and communication with partners. During the meeting, the project activities were presented and the calendar and deadlines were discussed. The importance of constant communication and collaboration was highlighted. It was agreed to organize periodic meetings to monitor the progress of the activities. |
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First Meeting - November '22
The first online meeting with our partners Cerseo (Italy) and KIDS & CO (Germany) took place in November 2022. During this meeting, our main objective was to establish the first contact with the project partners, while offering a brief description of the project, its main objectives, and activities. During the meeting, we exchange opinions, share work methods and strategies, and set dates for each activity. We are excited to meet face to face very soon in Torremolinos, Malaga. See you soon! |
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Project Approval - September '22
Excellent news from the Spanish National Agency! The "Strategic Partnership 2022-1-ES01-KA210-VET-000084151 Erasmus+ project "ORIENT EXCHANGE" has been approved. Hiperactivity will be the project coordinator, together with our partners from Germany and Italy. Educational guidance is important in a world of constant change, helping individuals throughout their lives. The public and private sectors must integrate and create usable pathways between work, social, and youth policies to support social cohesion. The project aims to improve education quality and provide continuous professional development for VET teachers, career counselors, and school counselors through education and training. |